Nancy Sylvester, MA, PRP, CPP-T

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SCRIPT: MOTION TO AMEND

"Motion A" is pending

Member: I move to amend "Motion A" by [inserting; striking out; striking out and
inserting] as follows ______________________________________.

Chair: Is there a second to the motion? [This statement is eliminated if a member

calls out "second".]

2nd member: I second the motion.

Chair: It is moved and seconded that we amend "Motion A" by [inserting; striking
out; striking out and inserting] as follows __________________________. If
the amendment is adopted the main motion would then read
_______________________________________.

Is there any discussion?

[After discussion] Are you ready for the question? [Pause]

The question is on the adoption of the motion that we amend "Motion A" by
[inserting; striking out; striking out and inserting; or substituting] as follows
__________________________. If the amendment is adopted, the main
motion would then read _______________________________________.

All those in favor, say aye. [Pause for response]

All those opposed, say no.

The affirmative has it, the “Motion A”is amended and now reads
___________________________________________. Is there any discussion
on ”Motion A” as amended?

or

The negative has it, the motion is lost and "Motion A" is not amended. The
motion before you is "Motion A". Is there any further discussion?

RULES FOR THE MOTION TO AMEND:

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SCRIPT: MOTION TO AMEND

─ Needs a second
─ Is debatable
─ Is amendable
─ Needs a majority vote

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